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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28645


At a glance
14
Schools
5,147
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedLower Creek Elementary553rd of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Gamewell Elementary up 180 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Kings Creek Elementary 13.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 28645 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Caldwell County Schools district. The district is ranked 141 out of 242 school districts in the state and has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Lower Creek Elementary ranks 553 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools and earns a 3-star rating, with strong test scores, particularly in mathematics. Davenport A+ School also performs well, ranking 886 out of 1,490 elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating, with impressive test scores in both mathematics and reading. The Caldwell Online Academy, an alternative virtual school, stands out with a 87.7% four-year graduation rate, on par with the district's high schools.

However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, even within the same district, with some schools struggling more than others. Most of the schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, smaller schools in the district, such as Horizons Elementary and Kings Creek Elementary, tend to have lower performance and rankings compared to their larger counterparts, suggesting they may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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